TrainingPeaks CoachCast

Beyond Carbs & Calories: Healthy Food Relationships with Dietitian Kristen Arnold

In this episode of the CoachCast, host Dirk Friel sits down with Kristen Arnold, a registered dietitian, elite cycling coach, … Read Article

Racing Pro Motocross to Running the Boston Marathon with Coach Alex Martin

In this episode, Dirk Friel talks with Alex Martin, a former professional motocross and supercross racer who spent over 15 … Read Article

Designing Optimal Training Loads with Matt Dixon of Purple Patch Fitness

Matt Dixon shares his clear and simple approach to coaching, emphasizing the importance of purpose, consistency, and developing foundational habits, … Read Article

Inside WorldTour Cycling Camps: The Training, Testing and Nutrition

Hear directly from the coaches and experts behind WorldTour cycling camps and how they test and build athletes for top-level … Read Article

The Hybrid Athlete: Fergus Crawley’s Approach to Concurrent Training

In this episode of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, we sit down with Fergus Crawley, the co-founder and head coach of Omnia … Read Article

Achieving Marathon Success with Pro Runner and Coach Nell Rojas

Professional runner and running coach Nell Rojas shares her insights into racing and coaching athletes for marathons, including the Boston … Read Article

Optimizing Ultra Race Recovery with Scott Johnston of Evoke Endurance

Learn from Scott Johnston about recovery for ultramarathon runners, including managing fatigue, tracking progress, and avoiding overtraining to maximize results. Read Article

Inside TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training

Listen in as indieVelo creator George Gilbert and TrainingPeaks president Lee Gerakos break down the reasoning behind the acquisition of … Read Article

What Every Aspiring Coach Needs to Know with Gale Bernhardt

Gale Bernhardt’s insights on effective coaching, balancing technology with human touch, setting long-term goals and tips for would-be coaches. Read Article

Addressing RED-S And Optimizing Nutrition With Kylee Van Horn

Understand the essentials of endurance and ultra-endurance athlete fueling, including RED-S, plus the importance of tailored nutrition plans. Read Article

HRV4Training’s Marco Altini on the Most Important Aspects of HRV Data

Heart rate variability (HRV) is unique to each athlete. Learn how to effectively measure and use HRV data alongside subjective … Read Article

Preparing Team U.S.A: Ryan Bolton & Erin Carson on Coaching for Paris 2024

Explore insights from top coaches Ryan Bolton and Erin Carson on preparing U.S.A. triathletes for the 2024 Olympic Triathlon competitions … Read Article

Behind the Scenes of Tour de France Nutrition with Iñigo San Millán

Discover how elite nutrition strategies from the Tour de France can help boost your cycling performance through insights from a … Read Article

Parallels of Gaming and Sports: Mental Tactics and Coaching with Amine Issa

Learn how gaming skills translate to broader contexts and the evolving role of coaching and psychology in esports and other … Read Article

Determining Recovery Protocols for Training with Coach John Wakefield

Recovery isn’t just about easy days or days off. Explore how John Wakefield optimizes athlete recovery and readiness for performance … Read Article

Applying Elite Training Science to All Athletes with Björn Geesmann

Björn Geesman is a German-based sports scientist and coach. He is also the CEO of HYCYS coaching company and co-founder of power & pace. … Read Article

How to Utilize Running Power Metrics with Dr. Will O’Connor

Dr. Will O’Connor takes us through the nuances of using running power in training. Will and Dirk get into the … Read Article

Kristin Armstrong: Navigating an Era of Wearables, Data & Social Platforms

Olympic gold medalist and cycling coach Kristin Armstrong talks coaching strategies in a data-driven world filled with wearables and social … Read Article

Building Strength and Durability in Endurance Athletes With Chris Lee

Dirk and Chris discuss the need for a year-round strength program, how to adjust training across seasons, and the ideal … Read Article

Youth Development & Age-Appropriate Progression with Lance Watson

Lance Watson, a Triathlon Hall of Fame member and principal of LifeSport Coaching, explains his approach to youth development and … Read Article

Triathlon Offseason Training Secrets with Mike Ricci

Mike Ricci, founder and head coach at D3 Multisport and After 40 Reboot, joins the CoachCast this month to talk … Read Article

What Coaches & Athletes Should Know About the Business of Endurance Coaching

Listen as Jason Koop, Yago Alcalde and Katie Malone discuss the business side of coaching and what sets top coaches … Read Article

The Intersection of Cycling & Sailing: Ben Day’s Journey to the America’s Cup

Learn how Ben Day turns cyclists into cyclors and focuses on absolute power rather than relative power, like watts per … Read Article

Mental Health Disorders in Ultra Endurance Athletes with Jill Colangelo

Discover the hidden mental health challenges of endurance athletes in this thought-provoking episode as researcher Jill Colangelo shares her findings … Read Article

5 Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make for Weight Loss with Renee Eastman

Learn how to use slow and boring tactics to have the best results in losing weight while maintaining performance goals. Read Article

Dynamic Loading, Physiological Testing & Effective Range with Gordo Byrn

Former pro triathlete Gordo Byrn explains his approach to training using simple protocols to develop a more “effective range” as … Read Article

Manaslu and Ultrarunning at 75 with David Babbitt and Land Heintzberger

Ultrarunner David Babbitt and his coach, Land Heintzberger, discuss training and racing at 75 years old in Nepal on the … Read Article

Running Healthy and Lifelong with Coach Amanda Brooks

Amanda and Dirk talk pre-hab, fueling as an aging runner, perimenopause and menopause and how she prescribes intensity, even to … Read Article

NVDM’s Secrets to Training Triathletes with Natasha van der Merwe

Taking lessons learned as a former pro triathlete and tennis player and coach, Natasha van der Merwe talks about how … Read Article

Zone 2 Biochemistry for Biomechanical Energy with Iñigo San Millán

Dr. San Millán shares how cancer research and the world’s top athletes are revealing the optimal approach to training energy … Read Article

Training for World-Class Skimo and Leadville 100 MTB with John Gaston

The current U.S. National Ski Mountaineering champion talks with Dirk about his training approach and racing on the world’s stage. Read Article

Keys to Training Plans with David Warden and Matt Fitzgerald

Training plans are exceptionally valuable for athletes aiming for goals and an excellent means to diversify a coaching business. Listen … Read Article

The Moxie & Grit of Pro Mother, MTB Racer and Coach Sonya Looney

The 24-hour world champion talks with Dirk about maintaining her training during and after pregnancy, helping others through health coaching … Read Article

Triathlon Peaking and Tapering with Craig Alexander

Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander sits down with Dirk Friel to talk peak triathlon training and hot topics surrounding Kona … Read Article

Training for Big Mountains and Defining New Alpinism with Steve House

American climber Steve House talks about his adventurous start to alpinism, frightening injuries and coaching the next generation of climbers. Read Article

Taking Big Risks and Pioneering Gravel Inclusivity with Amy Charity

After an unconventional entry into professional and world-class cycling, Amy Charity has sparked a rapidly growing cycling community. She talks … Read Article

Sports Psychology Frameworks for Anxiety and Injury with Dr. Justin Ross

Dr. Ross talks with Dirk Friel about how to create mental practice in training to be prepared for race or … Read Article

Ultrarunning: Training, Mental Skills and Hierarchy of Needs with Jason Koop

Jason Koop, an ultrarunning coach for over two decades, talks about his updated benchmark book “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning” and … Read Article

Coaching Race Day Ready with Joy and Brian McCulloch

Recognizing athletes have limited opportunity to “practice” racing provided a business opportunity to help give racers a chance to succeed … Read Article

Nutrition Training for Race Day and Beyond with Asker Jeukendrup

Race day nutrition starts well before the race. Learn how to train your digestive system for success and avoid common … Read Article

Bike Fitting, Technology, Biomechanics and the Future with Dr. Andy Pruitt

Explaining biomechanics on and off the bike, the balance of aero and power, plus the future of bike fits and … Read Article

Running and COVID Recovery with Gwen Jorgensen and Bobby McGee

Olympic champion Gwen Jorgensen and elite running coach Bobby McGee talk about how plans for her year have changed after … Read Article

From Distance Running to Weightlifting with Ryan Hall

Ryan Hall, the unofficial American marathon record-holder, talks about leaving running behind to embrace weightlifting and other new challenges. Read Article

Talking Gravel Racing and Life with Peter Stetina

Gravel riding continues to grow in popularity. Peter Stetina, one of the top cyclists in the sport, explains why gravel … Read Article

Exploring Skimo with Joe Howdyshell and Grace Staberg

Ski mountaineering athlete Grace Staberg and her coach Joe Howdyshell discuss Skimo and its addition to the 2026 Winter Games. Read Article

Finding More Meaning in the Training with Chris Hauth

It’s one thing to go through the motions of endurance training. It’s another to dive into what sport really means … Read Article

Creating the Perfect Recipe for Triathlon Olympic Gold with Arild Tveiten

Listen as Sport Director and Coach of the Norwegian National Team, Arild Tveiten, explains the backstory that went into a … Read Article

How to Be a Faster Runner With Will O’Connor

Just as we discussed braking power in last week’s episode, this week we’re exploring running power with Will O’Connor and … Read Article

How to Be a Faster Mountain Biker with Matt Miller

In this episode of the CoachCast, mountain bike scientist Matt Miller explores the latest training, technique and technology that is … Read Article

Maintaining Fitness After Fifty (And Beyond!) with Joe Friel

This week TrainingPeaks Co-Founder and Author of Fast After Fifty (among many others) Joe Friel explores how to stay strong … Read Article

Olympics MTB and Team Pursuit Prep with Kristin Armstrong

Listen as Coach Kristin Armstrong discusses leveraging her knowledge about the science and the art of coaching to bring two … Read Article

2020 Olympics Triathlon Prep with Ryan Bolton

In this pre-Olympics episode, Dirk and Ryan Bolton explore the preparation process and what to expect for the 2020 Tokyo … Read Article

Technical Skill Evaluation with Ryan Cooper

Listen as Dirk and Ryan share an array of technical skill knowledge from a variety of sport types. Read Article

Seizing the 2021 Unbound Gravel Victory with Ian Boswell

Unbound Gravel winner Ian Boswell joins Dirk to chat about his training and race day performance. Read Article

Trailblazing the Road Cycling World with Dr. Carol Austin

In our final episode of the Season, Dirk sat down with Dr. Carol Austin, the former Head of Performance Support … Read Article

Building an E-Racing League with Tim Ballintine

E-racing has taken off and Tim Ballintine has been ready for it. Listen as he and Dirk discuss what it … Read Article

TrainingPeaks Listener Q & A With Gold Medalist Gwen Jorgensen

In this special episode of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, our listeners submitted their own questions for Gold Medalist Triathlete Gwen Jorgensen. Read Article

The Athlete’s Brain with Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson

This week on the TrainingPeaks CoachCast Dirk interviews husband and wife duo Triathlete & Coach Lesley Paterson and Performance Psychologist … Read Article

Gut Training for Endurance Athletes with Patrick Wilson

Listen as Patrick Wilson, one of the foremost experts on athlete gut disorder, discusses the reasoning behind the intestinal issues … Read Article

A Bright Future & Big Training Blocks — Christopher Blevins and Coach Jim Miller

Listen to one of the most exciting young athletes, Christopher Blevins, along with his coach Jim Miller, discuss their training … Read Article

Self Care and Racing with Purpose with Ayesha McGowan and Jim Lehman

This week Dirk sat down with Pro Cyclist Ayesha McGowan and her coach Jim Lehman to discuss the importance of … Read Article

Building An Inspirational Triathlon Community with Joy Miles

Coach Joy Miles has a passion for helping athletes from all skill levels feel comfortable and confident in the world … Read Article

The Future of Racing with Gabriela Gallegos

This week Dirk sat down with Race Director Gabriela Gallegos who’s passionate about encouraging her Texas community to pursue a … Read Article

Training Intelligently in the Time of COVID-19 with Dr. Jeff Sankoff

Listen as Endurance Coach and Emergency Room Physician, Doctor Jeff Sankoff discusses the current status and future of racing in … Read Article

Behind the Wheel with Tony Kanaan

At first glance, racing Indycars and racing triathlon have little in common, but for Tony Kanaan, they are the perfect … Read Article

Exploring the Coach-Athlete Relationship with Adam Pulford and Alison Tetrick

Queen of Gravel, Alison Tetrick & Coach Adam Pulford chat about their relationship as well as recovery, quarantine intervals & … Read Article

CoachCast: Optimizing Physiology with Stacy Sims

Dave sat down with Dr. Stacy Sims to discuss how training should differ between men and women and much more. Read Article

CoachCast: Building Confidence with Nicole Adams

Dave sat down with Dr. Nicole Adams to discuss what coaches can do to build healthy confidence in athletes. Read Article

CoachCast: Endurance Elasticity with Alex Hutchinson

Dave sat down with Alex Hutchinson, New York Times best-selling author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits … Read Article

CoachCast: Time-Crunched Athletes with Shayne Gaffney

Coach Shayne Gaffney explores his approach to working with athletes that have limited time and energy to train. Read Article

CoachCast: The Infinite Game with Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson explains his approach to building a successful coaching business. Read Article

CoachCast: Hydration Strategy with Andy Blow

Andy Blow explains how he approaches the art of a proper racing hydration strategy. Read Article

CoachCast: Smart Strength with Jess Elliot

As you work to push your athletes to the next level, strength training should almost always be included. But, are … Read Article

CoachCast: Efficient Coaching with Tim Ballintine

Dave sat down with Coach Tim Ballintine to discuss how he organizes his business, personal life, and training to maximize … Read Article

CoachCast: The Science of Recovery with Christie Aschwanden

Dave Schell sat down Christie Aschwanden, author and lead science writer for FiveThirtyEight, to discuss her new book, Good to … Read Article

CoachCast: Heart Rate Variability with Simon Wegerif

Dave sits down with Simon Wegerif to discuss how coaches might use heart rate variability in their planning. Read Article

CoachCast: Brand Building with Jen Rulon

Coach Jen Rulon shares her secret to building a successful online brand for endurance coaches. Read Article

CoachCast: Nutrition Myth Busting with Asker Jeukendrup

Asker Jeukendrup talks through some of the most popular nutrition trends and myths to kick off the new year. Read Article